In the Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans, a life was tragically cut short on the evening of Sunday, March 12, 2023. Marcus Poole, a 37-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on St. Claude Court, becoming another victim of the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence. The incident left a community in mourning and authorities searching for answers.
The New Orleans Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the homicide.
Their efforts led them to identify a suspect in the case: 38-year-old Tyson Williams. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and the NOPD sought the public's assistance in locating him. For weeks, Williams remained at large, his name and face circulated in connection with Poole's death.
The search for justice for Marcus Poole saw a significant development on May 11, 2023. Members of the NOPD's Violent Offenders Warrant Squad, working in conjunction with U.S. Marshals, located and apprehended Tyson Williams at an apartment in the neighboring St. Bernard Parish. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently booked into the Orleans Justice Center. Williams is facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Marcus Poole.
